What does comeback mean in crosswords?

comeback means: return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity

Which crossword clues can have comeback as the answer?

Possible clues for comeback include "Return after absence", "Return to success".

comeback is also used as a crossword clue. The answer is often reappearance, 12 letters.

Word entry · 8 letters

Best crossword clue

"Return after absence"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈkʌmbæk/Part of speech nounSorted abccekmoStarts with CEnds with K2 cluesVery common crossword word

1C2O3M4E5B6A7C8K

Is this your crossword clue?

"comeback" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often reappearance (12 letters).

Deverbal from come back.

“That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.”
“I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.”
“Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal.”

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01“Return after absence”8 letters

02“Return to success”8 letters

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